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Varanasi Smart City Feb, 2019 Project Overview Page 1 of 13 Varanasi Smart City – An Overview and To improve aspects of police citizen interface. Vision 4. Samunnat Kashi │Area Based Development │INR 1209.84 Cr. The Varanasi Smart City Limited (VSCL) in a Special To introduce Skill Development Centre for a Purpose Vehicle (SPV) constituted on 29.10.2016 as per “right-skilled work force. directives of MoHUA, Govt. of India for is executing To promotion of local artefacts by establishing SMART CITY MISSION (SCM) in Varanasi. market linkages. To provide a platform to street vendors while VSCL has been entrusted to design and manage IT and decongesting streets. Non- IT projects under Smart City Mission with prime To develop a system of incentives to boost R&D focus for Citizen upliftment and upgrading the city and innovation. infrastructure and living standards adding value to To implement smart technologies to enhance the Varanasi’s core culture and Heritage with a vision – lives of local boatmen &e-Rickshaw drivers To boost health by providing multi-purpose “To rejuvenate the oldest Indian living city of facilities such as hospitals, sports stadium etc. Varanasi as a great place to live and visit by for a healthier future. conserving and showcasing its enriched heritage, culture, spirituality and traditions through 5. Ekikrit Kashi │ Pan-City Initiative │INR innovative social and financial inclusion 572.14 Cr. solutions.” To provide access to transparent information and quality services for all citizens, To provide One-stop-shop smart card. From the vision – “Six Key Pillars” of Varanasi’s future To make the easy access of information on palm were formulated in smart city proposal. These six pillars – Mobile app, are - To make the grievance redressal mechanism effective. 1. Suramya Kashi │Area Based Development │INR 572.14 Cr. 6. Sanyojit │Pan-City Initiative │INR 737.39 Cr. To rejuvenate historic temples & riverfront ghats. To create multi-modal transportation hubs with Metro and other public transport. To provide worthy platform to visitors to experience & imbibe Varanasi’s inherently rich To integrate traffic management system with cultural heritage. CCTV surveillance. To capitalize on Varanasi’s status under the To provide multi-level smart parking in the city UNESCO City of music label. for reducing congestion. To introduce e-rickshaws for clean last mile 2. Nirmal Kashi │Area Based Development connectivity. │INR 241.08 Cr. To develop waterways as an alternate mode of To rejuvenate sacred water bodies and parks. transport. To provide effective and accountable solid waste Together, the municipal administration of Varanasi and management solutions. our residents believe each of these solutions, if To increase adoption of earth friendly initiatives successfully implemented and nurtured would go miles such as green rooftops and rain water harvesting. to unleash the true potential of our people and India’s ancient heritage. 3. Surakshit Kashi │Area Based Development │INR 15.81 Cr. ***** To monitor through surveillance based on analytics to reduce violations. To augment emergency response services. Page 2 of 13 Varanasi Smart City – Strategy & Smart City Projects – Under SCM Approach 1. Varanasi Integrated Smart Solutions In line with compact area approach of Smart City ICT and e-Governance interventions which majorly Mission Statement, the strategy of Varanasi Smart City include Command and Control Centre, Data Centre, follows the identification of clustered sectors. ITMS, Surveillance trough CCTV and Video analytics, 1. Strategy Smart Parking Management, Solid Waste Management, Smart Street Lighting, Environment Monitoring, etc. a) Area Based Development Re-development Retrofitting Inclusive places Transformation Rejuvenation Rehabilitation Restoration Beautification Connect to Smart Solutions b) Pan-City Solutions City wide IT Solutions Urban Mobility & Traffic Management Recycling Metering 2. Approach a) Citizen engagement is employed in conceptualizing every intervention. b) Relevant authorities/stakeholder consulted for holistic formulation of the action plan. Total Project Cost is INR 173.54 Cr. with GST. Project is completed and inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 19th Feb, 2019. Key Outcomes: Monitoring of City Surveillance Citizen can check availability of Parking in City Managed parking spaces in efficient manner Tracking of field attendant for picking of waste Authorities/Stakeholder Consultation Process Smart Light reduces the power consumption c) Specific experts involved to study, analyze and Smart Sensors on dustbins and GPS tracker on provide solutions and accurate outcome. vehicles to track the status of waste d) Diagnosis of the subject area by complete Monitoring of City Air pollution and take technology, physical, social, financial and preventive actions. environmental feasibilities for localized Mobile application to provide various citizen application of the designs, models and solutions. services Page 3 of 13 Helpdesk for Women and old age citizens 3. Smart Placemaking under Pandeypur, Mahmoorganj and Chaukaghat to Andhra Pul Flyover. Leftover spaces /voids underneath Mahmoorganj, Pandeypur and Chaukaghat to Andhra Pul Flyover are one such type of space worth exploring, one that yields much innovation and creativity under Smart Place Making Project. The main objectives of the smart place making / Re-development projects is to transform ‘Urban Voids’ into creative venues for various community facilities and outdoors activities such as markets, public spaces, playgrounds, attractive and usable green spaces, art galleries, street vending zone, seating areas, etc.” 2. Beautification of 5 over head tanks The main objective of this project is to enhance the visual beauty of the tall landmarks that can act as – Proposed Plans Focal points/landmark location for tourist and local Total Project Cost is INR 5.78 Cr. including GST. while moving around the city, Give special identity to place/ neighbourhood. This project represents Varanasi Current achieved progress: 70% culture and art at special node of tourist. Total Project Cost is INR 0.67 Cr. including GST. Current achieved progress: 100% Beautification of Flyovers: Mahmoorganj Beautification of Flyovers: Chaukaghat to Andhra Pul Page 4 of 13 4. Redevelopment & Landscaping of Parks Macchodari The main objective of the redevelopment & landscaping Park of parks is to provide recreational /green space to the residents as well as visitors. The aim is to cater the facility for both residents and tourists with a provision for differently abled children where possible, to encourage physical activity and to boost social interaction by- Increase access to open space and recreational areas to the citizens. of Varanasi that are safe, promote physical activity. Improving the green cover of the city for better environmental quality while preserving the local Proposed Layout/Plan culture and heritage. Total Project Cost is INR 20.46 Cr. with GST Special emphasis for children & elderly-friendly components & especially abled people. Current achieved progress: Three park completed and th Important Feature of Smart Parks inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 19 Feb, 2019. Works in remaining parks are ongoing and 80% landscape and 20% hardscape shall be completed soon. Specific area for disabled children. Rain water harvesting pit Play area/Rolling ground for Kids, Seating Area, Outdoor Gym, Jogging Path Gulab Bagh Park Geometric Pattern under OHT Introduction of flowering vegetation Adequate garbage bins, public aminities, drinking water. Visual enhancement of existing structure Beniabagh Garden Ravindrapuri Park Macchodari Park Shastri Park Proposed Layout/Plan Page 5 of 13 5. Kanha Upvan (Gaushala) for Stray 6. Improvement and Up-gradation of 8 Cattle at Chhitauni Village Road Intersections, Phase - I & II The main objective of this project is to decongest the The main objective of the project is to re-design the streets from stray cattle and provide shelter for prominent 16 intersections of the city to facilitate the rehabilitation to the stray cattle at appropriate place safe and efficient movements of all vehicles including identified at Chhitauni Village, Varanasi. It encompasses heavy vehicles (buses, trucks etc.) and NMT (bicycles, facilities like – pedestrians etc.). The upgraded design options so made have considered the following key points- Shelter to 450 Cattle, Administration and Hospital Building to pre- No damage to green belt. screen, diagnose and treat sick cattle, Improvisation of all the medians for smooth Dedicated calf and fodder shed, traffic flow. Residential quarters for staff, Improvisation of existing NMT facilities. Bio-Gas Plant of 180 cum. capacity and Smoothening of all entry exit curves. composting chamber. Providing free left turns based on space Roof Top Solar Panels to save energy. availability and traffic flow. Improvisation of existing pedestrian crossing facilitating with pedestrian refuge. Proposed Layout Plans of Junctions Total Project Cost is INR 36.08 Cr. including GST. Current achieved progress: 22% work completed for Phase – I. Police Line Chauraha Kutchahari Chauraha Proposed Layouts/Plans Total Project Cost is INR 11.84 Cr. with GST Current achieved progress: 80% Fodder & Cattle Sheds Admin & Hospital Block Page 6 of 13 7. Urban Revitalization of Roads and Junction Improvement Project ABD, Phase – I & II The roads of the ABD area are